Elina Svitolina vs Elise Mertens Prediction & Betting Tips - WTA Bad Homburg Open

Prediction published on 22/06/2025, 06:37  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 22/06/2025 at 06:40 in Tennis Predictions

Elina Svitolina returns to action well rested after the French Open and should feel ready for high-flying Elise Mertens. This will be match number eight pitting the two, with the winner setting up a clash with Wang Xin or Beatriz Haddad Maia. Read on for our prediction.

Of the seven previous meetings between these two players, only one was on grass, and Svitolina won that – in Wimbledon. She targets a win here to better her record at Bad Homburg and also rise from the French Open quarter-final defeat to Iga Swiatek in her last game.

With seven wins in her last 10 matches, Svitolina didn’t have a shady ending to the clay swing.

Mertens didn’t take much of a break after the French Open. She didn’t need to, after only losing in the first round and to a really low-ranked opponent.

The Belgian went straight to Hertogenbosch and put up a strong title run. Her unspent energy and ambition from the French Open were put to good use in the Netherlands.

In the final, she met and beat compatriot Gabriela Ruse. With a five-match winning run, she will hope to start another fine streak, looking to become the fifth Bad Homburg title winner.

A win here will level matters head-to-head with Svitolina.